94- 457 C.M.R. ch. 603, § 11

Current through 2024-36, September 4, 2024

Section 457-603-11 - Selection Process

A. Students (Other Than Students Pursuing Postbaccalaureate Teacher Certification)

(1) The Selection Committee will review application materials submitted in light of identified criteria.

(2) The Selection Committee shall be approved by the chief executive officer and shall be composed of at least 15 individuals for the consideration of the preservice applications and at least 10 individuals for the consideration of the non-preservice applications.

(3) Each application and accompanying materials shall be read by at least two committee members.

(4) Following reading by the committee, applications will be rank ordered and loans made within the limits of available funds.

(5) The number of college recipients and high school senior recipients in a given category is determined by a ratio of eligible applicants in each year.

(6) The Selection Committee will recommend to the chief executive officer the names of applicants who should be considered for designation as Blaine House Scholars.

(7) The Governor, after consultation with the chief executive officer, shall announce the names of those individuals who are recognized as Blaine House Scholars.

B. Teachers and Students Pursuing Postbaccalaureate Teacher Certification

(1) The Selection Committee shall review application materials submitted in light of identified criteria.

(2) The Selection Committee shall be composed of at least five individuals approved by the chief executive officer. A majority of the members shall be teachers.

(3) Each application and accompanying materials shall be read by at least two committee members.

(4) The Selection Committee will recommend to the chief executive officer the names of applicants who should be considered for receipt of a loan.

(5) The chief executive officer shall designate those who shall receive a loan.

(6) The number of teacher and students pursuing postbaccalaureate teacher certification recipients in a given category is determined by a ratio of eligible applicants in each year.

94- 457 C.M.R. ch. 603, § 11